My name is Xianjun Liu and I am a photographer based in UK currently, I was born in China, my floating growing experience from different cities to different countries, and my gay identity in different complex contexts, all inspires me to view this world in different perspectives and express how I feel. When I study in The Glasgow School of Art, with all my motivation and interest, I began my freelancing photography career. My art works have been exhibited in different galleries all over the world, such as London Craft Week, Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh, Holy Art Gallery in London, and The Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in China. I love depicting my idea and imagination within my artwork to create one-of-a-kind artwork. In my free time, I like to explore different art forms and write some poems.
This project, titled 'River,' was inspired by my experience of returning to my hometown for the first time in 15 years. I spontaneously shot it while on my way to my childhood home. I noticed that the mountains were covered with fabric to protect the roads from rolling stones, creating a visual effect resembling a river. This experience made me realize how human activity impacts the natural environment.